Orkney Islands · Scotland
Window Mastic in Skeabrae
Window mastic across Skeabrae and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Untidy mastic left by window fitters
- Draughty joints inside around the window
- Gaps where the sill meets the wall
How the visit works
We bring everything the job needs with us. Once we have agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take a few hours for a handful of frames, longer for a whole house. In smaller Scottish places, parking is usually less of an issue than access and distance. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- First, we confirm safe access to each frame.
- All the failed sealant is cut away, along with any loose debris.
- The surfaces are cleaned and left dry.
- Backing rod fills deep voids and the sealant goes in on top.
- The joint is shaped to shed water and the area tidied.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Clear the area around the work
Ask for a quote
For window mastic in Skeabrae, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you will get a clear quote before work begins.
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How we handle window mastic in Skeabrae
The new joint doesn’t have to be white. White, brown, anthracite grey, black and clear sealants are all available, so the bead blends with the window rather than framing it. If you have whistling draughts around closed windows and cracked internal joints between frame and plaster, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Mastic can only go onto a dry joint, so outside work in Skeabrae depends on the weather, and longer journeys are planned in advance. Tell us about access to all the windows and doors, upstairs included.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Skeabrae and across the Orkney Islands.
- Where
- Skeabrae (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Patio & French doors
Heavy door frames can move more than windows. A flexible sealant copes with that, where a rigid one would crack.
uPVC windows
Some uPVC windows were sealed at fitting with a quick bead that never bonded. It comes out, deep gaps get backing rod and the joint is resealed.
What sealant work can’t fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Penetrating damp from a failed cavity tray or render
- Rotten timber, which needs a joiner first
- Draughts through the window seals rather than the frame
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Aluminium frames
- Patio & French doors
- Timber windows & doors
- Composite doors
- Window sills
- uPVC windows
Common questions in Skeabrae
Is Skeabrae within the area you cover?
Yes, Skeabrae is covered. We work across all of Scotland, islands included, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Skeabrae for window mastic?
Yes, Skeabrae is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
What sealant do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Will resealing my frames help with draughts?
Yes, if the air is getting in around the frame. If it’s through the window’s own seals or a hinge, that’s a different fix, and we’ll say so.
Can I paint over the new sealant?
Silicone generally won’t take paint. Let us know beforehand, and we’ll use a paintable product where it suits.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
What should I tell you?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
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Aftercare tips
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Walk round the house once a year and look at the joints
- Keep drainage slots and sill grooves clear
- Do not aim a pressure washer at the joints
- Wipe condensation off the frames
Try not to touch the new joint while it cures, for as long as we advise. Keep jet washers away from the frames.
Draughts get worse, not better. As old mastic keeps shrinking, the gap widens, and a cold room gets colder. A new joint closes it up.
Should I try it myself first?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
How we quote for window mastic
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The amount of work
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Roughly how big the job is
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
Frames and glazing around Skeabrae
Skeabrae is close to the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on the mastic around window and door frames, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Sash and case windows are common in older Scottish homes, often pointed into the wall with traditional sand mastic.
Historic houses such as Skaill House, about 3 miles south-west, show how far back building around Skeabrae goes. Around Skeabrae, as everywhere, window mastic is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Skeabrae is about 13 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We carry out window mastic for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Skeabrae and the surrounding area. 51 places in the Orkney Islands are on our list, large and small.
All of KW17 is within our area for window mastic, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Skeabrae: Dounby (1 mile east), Hourston (2 miles south-east), Scarwell (2 miles west), Russland (3 miles south-east) and Tenston (3 miles south). If you are somewhere remote, the job takes a little more planning.
Around Skeabrae
Other landmarks nearby include Earl's Palace (4.6 miles north-west) and Kirbuster Farm Museum (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Skeabrae include Orr Shun and Greeny Hill.
Landlord and commercial work in Skeabrae
For anyone letting property in or around Skeabrae, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.